Asian Games 2026: Joshna Chinappa And Velavan Senthilkumar Clinch Squash Bronze After Thrilling 3-Game Semifinal Loss To Hong Kong
Aichi-Nagoya: Indian squash pair Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar settled for the bronze medal in the mixed doubles event at the Asian Games 2026 after a thrilling three-game defeat against Hong Kong’s Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong in the semi-final on Saturday. India's first Squash medal at #AichiNagoya2026 Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar claim bronze after a hard-fought mixed…
Indian squash players Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar secured a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event at the Asian Games 2026 after a grueling three-game defeat against Hong Kong's Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong in the semifinal on Saturday. The Indian pair lost 10-11, 11-2, 10-11 in a tightly contested contest. Both sides displayed impressive rallies, with neither team gaining a substantial lead.
The Hong Kong team edged ahead in the closing stages, claiming the game 11-10. Despite a strong comeback in the second game, the Indian duo lost the match 11-2, leaving Velavan Senthilkumar heartbroken. However, the Indian pair still earned a bronze medal alongside each other in the Mixed Doubles event.
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